Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
AEB09E
RGB
174, 176, 158
HSL
67, 10%, 65%
HSB
67, 10%, 69%
CMYK
1, 0, 10, 31
LAB
71, -3, 9
LCH
71, 10, 109
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 112
XYZ
39, 43, 38
LUV
71, 0, 14
HWB
67, 62%, 31%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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